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SMOA Terminology Glossary

Version: 1.0
Last Updated: 2024
Status: Active


Purpose

This glossary defines standard terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used throughout SMOA documentation to ensure consistent terminology.


Application Terms

SMOA

Secure Mobile Operations Application - The Android-based application for secure mobile operations on foldable devices.

Module

A self-contained functional component of SMOA. Modules are organized into:

  • Core Modules: Foundational modules (auth, security, common, etc.)
  • Feature Modules: Functional modules (credentials, orders, evidence, etc.)

Authentication and Security Terms

MFA

Multi-Factor Authentication - Authentication requiring multiple factors (knowledge, possession, inherence).

RBAC

Role-Based Access Control - Access control method based on user roles.

PIN

Personal Identification Number - Numeric access code for authentication.

Biometric

Biological characteristics used for authentication (fingerprint, facial recognition).

Hardware-Backed

Cryptographic operations performed in secure hardware (Trusted Execution Environment).

TEE

Trusted Execution Environment - Secure area of processor for secure operations.


Compliance and Standards Terms

eIDAS

Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services - EU regulation for electronic identification and trust services.

QES

Qualified Electronic Signature - Electronic signature with qualified certificate per eIDAS.

QTSP

Qualified Trust Service Provider - Trust service provider qualified under eIDAS.

AS4

Applicability Statement 4 - OASIS standard for secure web service messaging.

PDF417

Two-dimensional barcode format (ISO/IEC 15438).

AAMVA

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - Organization setting driver license standards.

ICAO

International Civil Aviation Organization - UN agency setting travel document standards.

MIL-STD

Military Standard - U.S. Department of Defense standards.

ISO

International Organization for Standardization - International standards organization.

NIST

National Institute of Standards and Technology - U.S. standards organization.

CJIS

Criminal Justice Information Services - FBI division managing criminal justice information.

NCIC

National Crime Information Center - FBI database for criminal justice information.

III

Interstate Identification Index - FBI database for criminal history information.

ATF

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - U.S. federal law enforcement agency.

ORI

Originating Agency Identifier - Unique identifier for law enforcement agencies.

UCN

Unique Control Number - Unique identifier for NCIC transactions.


Technical Terms

API

Application Programming Interface - Interface for software components to communicate.

REST

Representational State Transfer - Architectural style for web services.

SOAP

Simple Object Access Protocol - Protocol for exchanging structured information.

XML

eXtensible Markup Language - Markup language for encoding documents.

JSON

JavaScript Object Notation - Data interchange format.

PDF

Portable Document Format - Document format.

CSV

Comma-Separated Values - Data format.

TLS

Transport Layer Security - Cryptographic protocol for secure communication.

VPN

Virtual Private Network - Secure network connection.

MDM

Mobile Device Management - Management of mobile devices.

UEM

Unified Endpoint Management - Management of all endpoints.


Data and Database Terms

At Rest

Data stored on disk or storage media.

In Transit

Data being transmitted over a network.

Encryption

Process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access.

Decryption

Process of decoding encrypted data.

Key Management

Process of managing cryptographic keys.

Certificate

Digital certificate for authentication and encryption.

OCSP

Online Certificate Status Protocol - Protocol for checking certificate revocation.

CRL

Certificate Revocation List - List of revoked certificates.


Operational Terms

Online

Connected to network with full functionality.

Offline

Disconnected from network with limited functionality.

Degraded

Partially connected with reduced functionality.

Fold State

Physical state of foldable device (folded/unfolded).

Session

User's active interaction period with application.

Lockout

Temporary or permanent access restriction.


Module-Specific Terms

Credential

Digital representation of identity or authorization document.

Order

Digital authorization or directive (search warrant, arrest warrant, etc.).

Evidence

Physical or digital evidence in legal or investigative context.

Chain of Custody

Documented history of evidence handling.

Report

Formatted output document (PDF, XML, JSON, CSV).


Status Indicators

Complete

Fully implemented and functional.

⚠️ Partial

Partially implemented with gaps.

Non-Compliant / Not Started

Not implemented or major gaps.

🔄 In Progress

Currently being implemented.

N/A

Not applicable.


Priority Levels

P1

Priority 1 - Critical, blocking operational use.

P2

Priority 2 - High priority, enhances operational capability.

P3

Priority 3 - Medium priority, future enhancement.


Document Status

Draft

Initial version, not yet reviewed.

In Review

Under review by subject matter experts.

Approved

Reviewed and approved for publication.

Published

Available to target audience.

Archived

Retired or superseded version.


Additions and Updates

This glossary should be updated as new terms are introduced. When adding terms:

  1. Add term in alphabetical order
  2. Provide full form for acronyms
  3. Provide clear definition
  4. Include context if helpful
  5. Update version number and date

Document Owner: Documentation Lead
Last Updated: 2024
Next Review: Quarterly